The Intricate Dog

Behaviour Reset Program

Helping dogs overcome complex behavioural challenges

If you feel like your dog is giving you a hard time, the chances are they're actually having a hard time.

Dogs don't bark, lunge, growl, hide, or react to make life difficult for us.

These behaviours are often their way of communicating that they feel worried, overwhelmed, frustrated, or unable to cope with what's happening around them.

Until we understand what's driving the behaviour, it's difficult to create lasting change.


This program is suitable for dogs experiencing:

  • Reactivity towards people or other dogs
  • Fear, anxiety or phobias
  • Difficulty coping with everyday environments
  • Over-arousal and an inability to settle
  • Resource guarding
  • Separation-related behaviours
  • Handling or grooming sensitivities
  • Visitor or household challenges
  • Aggression or behaviours with the potential to escalate
  • Shut down or helpless
  • Depressed
  • Anhedonia



Fees & Services

Ongoing Support Package (3 Months)

$700


Designed for behavioural concerns requiring structured guidance and follow-up.


  • A comprehensive Behaviour Consultation plus two structured follow-up sessions to guide implementation of your tailored plan.
  • Ongoing telephone support (during office hours) is provided for three months as you progress.


Extended Support Package (6 Months)

$900


Recommended for more complex cases or where veterinary behavioural collaboration is involved.


  • A comprehensive Behaviour Consultation plus three structured follow-up sessions to provide continued guidance and adjustment of your plan as needed.
  • Ongoing telephone support (during office hours) is provided for six months throughout the programme.


The Behaviour Reset Program

Specialist Behaviour Modification Support


Some behaviour challenges require more than training.

When behaviour is emotionally intense, long-standing, or escalating, it needs structured assessment and a carefully staged modification plan.


These cases demand depth and a structured, methodical approach, not quick fixes.


We work systematically to:

  • Identify emotional drivers
  • Reduce overall stress load
  • Analyse environmental triggers
  • Address reinforcement history
  • Strengthen coping and recovery skills
  • Modify behaviour through staged exposure and skill development


We prioritise emotional stability first   -    Skill-building follows   -   Sustainable change becomes possible


What’s Included:

Comprehensive Initial Behaviour Consultation
A detailed behavioural assessment examining history, patterns, environment, lifestyle, and emotional state.

Structured Follow-Up Sessions
Progressive behaviour modification tailored to your dog’s response and progress.

Personalised Written Behaviour Plan
Clear, step-by-step guidance designed for real-life implementation.

Ongoing Refinement & Support
Because behaviour change requires adjustment, not rigid instruction.


The Outcome

  • Reduced emotional intensity
  • Greater predictability
  • Improved coping ability
  • Increased owner confidence
  • Long-term, maintainable change


This is specialist support for complex behaviour — delivered with clarity and structure to support lasting changes.

If you are unsure which option is most appropriate, please email us and we will discuss the best starting point for you and your dog.